Saturday night sounds courtesy of PermaFunk, Vibe Quartet at Red Tractor
For more than five years, Red Tractor Pizza has served as a destination for hungry locals also in search of live entertainment. Complementing its handcrafted rounds and wide selection of regional brews, the local pizzeria plays host to independent musicians and other events throughout the week. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Bridger Creek Boys return to their usual Thursday slot on August 8th at 7pm. The Boys are an acoustic bluegrass quartet steeped in old-time tradition, while also pushing the genre with newgrass. The band blends originals with covers of traditional bluegrass and more contemporary artists. Their style is confident, complex, and full of improvisation that will draw you in and get you shaking all over with bluegrass joy. Bridger Creek Boys will bring additional performances to Red Tractor on August 8th and 15th at 7pm.
On August 9th, Jazz Night takes over Red Tractor, as it does every Friday, at 7pm. Curated by guitarist and composer Alex Robilotta, these evenings feature the music styles of jazz, funk, latin, and more. Come out, get ready to groove, and hear America’s only original art form as it exists and evolves in the 21st century. Additional Jazz Nights are set for August 9th and 16th at 7pm.
PermaFunk is back on Saturday, August 3rd at 7pm. The Bozeman-based group makes music to keep bodies moving and souls grooving! Expect plenty of funky, soulful, psychedelic, and Latin-infused grooves. The band is inspired by the creativity and passion of the 1970s and everyone who participates in the PermaFunk experiment.
Frequent Red Tractor performer Larry Kiff entertains on Tuesday, August 6th at 7pm. He’s an excellent guitarist and has been a country fan all his life, citing Buck Owens as his number one influence. Expect to hear older country tunes with covers of George Jones, Owens, Johnny Cash, and Charley Pride, just to name a few.
Enjoy a Saturday night dinner with tableside tunes courtesy of the Vibe Quartet on August 10th at 7pm. The improv quartet fuses a variety of instrumental music ranging from jazz standards to original funk numbers and instrumental popular tunes. The group is a Bozeman area favorite and is not to be missed!
Music Monday sees Minnesota singer/songwriter Dave Cofell on August 12th at 6:30pm. Cofell’s songwriting reflects both his rural roots and lifelong musical explorations. His performances include a variety of styles on six and twelve-string guitars and banjo. Show attendees will hear, among others, the influences of Neil Young, Johnny Cash, Fats Waller, Hank Williams Sr., Howlin’ Wolf, Pete Seeger, Leo Kottke, Stan Rogers, John Denver and Leadbelly. Cofell’s live shows are entertaining, engaging and audience-inclusive. His latest release, A Thousand Shades of Blue, is available now.
Mike & Mike take the stage Tuesday, August 13th at 7pm. With music ranging from folk and country western, to blues and rock, Mike Comstock of Bozeman band Comstock Lode and local musician Mike Doughery perform primarily cover songs with a few originals. You can expect to hear the duo play tunes from a variety of artists including Sam Cooke, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Merle Haggard and Garth Brooks.
Red Tractor Pizza is located at 1007 W Main in Bozeman. Check out their menu at www.redtractorpizza.com. •